Popular Native American Food
By Chris Johnson and Hayley Musgrave
Fry Bread
Frybread was created by the Navajo in 1864, which was made using flour, sugar, salt and lard given to them by the U.S. government.
Frybread is a flat dough fried or deep-fried in oil shortening, or lard. Which is usually leavened by soured milk, baking powder.
Succotash
Succotash was popular during the Great Depression, due to the fact that it was inexpensive and that the ingredients were more readily available.
Corn Bread
Corn bread was popular during the American Civil War due to the fact that it was very cheap and could be made in many different forms high rising, fluffy loaves or simply fried.
Cornbread is usually baked or fried, but it is also rarely steamed. Steamed cornbread is mushy and chewy like cornmeal pudding. Baked cornbread, Corn pone, Johnny cakes and Hushpuppies are all types of Cornbread.